A place dedicated to the memory of Bell And all the victims of fanatic violence is to be created in Thessaloniki, offering a permanent place of honor and meditation. The city council unanimously gave the green light for the concession of a 17th kindergarten courtyard, on the street that now bears the name of the young man.
Location and symbolism of the monument
The initiative belongs to the “Structure of 1 February 2022 – in the name of Alkis”, which filed the request to the Municipality. The location selection is of high symbolism: The monument will be constructed on an area of 17.8 square meters, at the intersection of the streets Bell and Nicholas Plastira, just opposite the point where the 19 -year -old was assassinated.
This area, which belongs to the school complex where the 17th kindergarten, 79th elementary and 4th Gymnasium are housed, will be appropriately designed to be accessible to citizens and colleges wishing to leave a flower or an object in memory of the victims. At the same time, the intervention will expand the sidewalk locally on Campanou Street, improving access to the spot.
The implementation of the project is an example of cooperation. THE Municipality of Thessaloniki It will undertake technical work, such as the transfer of the existing school fence to its new position. For its part, the “structure in the name of Alkis” will entirely undertake the design, funding and construction of the monument.
The need for a permanent space emerged after leasing the store in front of which the citizens had created a temporary memory spot shortly after the tragic incident. This new solution ensures that the memory of Alkis will remain alive and the fight against fancifully It will have a fixed point of reference in the heart of the neighborhood that embraced him.